C1 Spark 2x miles card I called into C1 without speaking to rep to cancel card. And they have the automated system where they ask you to state why you’re calling. I said cancel card and they said confirm you want to cancel so I said yes and next thing I knew the card was canceled.
@jsbatraСағат бұрын
Clear is pretty useless if you have precheck. last two airports I have been to (LAX, MSP), the Clear staff are actively directing you away from clear lane. pretty useless.
@chadpennycuff4 сағат бұрын
I used the new CLEAR terminal in Orlando before Thanksgiving. I wasn't impressed with the lack of privacy. Your name is right there in the open. Older terminals had side panels blocking some angles to the screen. The new terminals have a huge screen with a font for your name in the center.
@Sci-Fi_Fan2966 сағат бұрын
Congrats on soon jumping off of the AMEX Coupon Card train. I cancelled my Platinum card several months ago for similar reasons after years of using it and having grown tired of the hoops I needed to jump through in order to justify the value I was receiving by having the card. The only thing I miss is the Centurion lounges if I am traveling a lot. Otherwise, I recently picked up the Ritz card to have an easy and flat $300 annual travel credit instead. Plus, my home airport just opened a Chase lounge which also made it an easy decision for me.
@jimmyjames64926 сағат бұрын
I'm cancelling some AMEX cards too 😎😎😎! Thanks for the info + video!
@yurig25307 сағат бұрын
With Citi you can also cancel without a person, I did this mistake once.
@johnny_ma8 сағат бұрын
Still love me some Amex, just picked up another Hilton Aspire using a NLL link to snag the bonus again. Messed with some of my plans with Chase as I am at 5/25 again but it is just for a few months. Agreed un-enveloping videos are kinda lame
@callmeNeno8 сағат бұрын
Free from Amex is therapeutic ~~ lol no coupon headaches & monthly credit crap
@RJFinancial8 сағат бұрын
Only one more card to drop in January then I’m out
@ixred_cloudxi405610 сағат бұрын
C1 let me cancel over the automated menu, they must be over us too 😂
@RJFinancial10 сағат бұрын
Welp, not as rare as I thought lol. C1 is for sure over us. They never even invited me over to start
@darylellis155010 сағат бұрын
Capital One let me cancel my card a few months ago without taking to anyone.
@jeremymoore45010 сағат бұрын
RJ, I have closed a few synchrony credit cards without talking to an agent. So there are banks doing this. I don’t think it’s that uncommon. 😂 RJ saying he hates the business gold card. He did the exact thing AMEX hates is people get there cards just for the SUB and not use the card lol. I won’t be surprised if the af goes up on their cards next year esp the platinum.
@RJFinancial10 сағат бұрын
Welp, not as rare as I thought. A nice touch, easy breakup call
@kimoc.416311 сағат бұрын
RJ hates coupons. Lol
@RJFinancial10 сағат бұрын
I haven't even been using the Grub Hub credit... Those things make me irrationally upset for no reason lol
@robert831112 сағат бұрын
IHG point values need to be better for people to use the card and no devaluations it’s simple
@RJFinancial11 сағат бұрын
It's one of those weird things where the cards earn a ton. Yet, to your point they aren't worth much. Making them average earning cards all in
@newagain99647 сағат бұрын
Not only are IHG pts/properties to redeem at mediocre. Their loyal program is to also. Plat status is pointless and ambassador basically is as well.
@WhoDeanyUnchained12 сағат бұрын
I think Hyatt has a cult following more than IHG. If I were to compare it to cell phones then Hyatt would be the iPhone and IHG would be Samsung. IHG is ubiquitous and has a lot of diversity, but Hyatt is very trendy and has good marketing with content creators who are de facto evangelists for the brand lol.
@RJFinancial12 сағат бұрын
Hyatt for sure has a cult following. They're maybe the only thing still keeping Chase as popular as they are.
@WhoDeanyUnchained12 сағат бұрын
@@RJFinancial they are mutually beneficial for sure and I don't think they are incredibly strong programs independent of each other.
@billwright21766 сағат бұрын
Berkshire Hathaway isnt selling off Apple because because they equate Samsung with IHG. Maybe they value the IPhone as Choice Hotels.
@mrdisco9912 сағат бұрын
I've closed a few Amex accounts without talking to a person. That's been possible for years. I think it only happens if there is no available retention offer. Otherwise it will redirect you to a representative.
@RJFinancial12 сағат бұрын
That would make sense. It is interesting how the issuer decides what to put resources behind. Plenty of issuers never offer retention deals, yet make you talk to a person. Who doesn't even fight you... I like the Amex way in this case
@UserName-xb7xi4 сағат бұрын
@@RJFinancialFWIW, I work for a major issuer (not AMEX). From time to time I receive non retention eligible cancellation calls. As I have zero incentive to save them and I have my handle time to consider I close them as quickly as possible.
@robertjarrell727613 сағат бұрын
Thanks for showing the Smartly card, I'm the one who asked & was curious. Also interesting to know about the Amex click to cancel!
@RJFinancial12 сағат бұрын
No problem. Didn't try it online but calling up and canceling was all automated. First I've ever seen that on any banking product.
@Leoprieto7413 сағат бұрын
RJ, I am hoping for a more premium IHG Card in 2025. I’ll upgrade in a second. I actually use my IHG Premier card for gas station (5X).
@RJFinancial12 сағат бұрын
There's room for it, all other chains have 3-4 cards at least. Hope they make it expensive enough for your tastes
@Leoprieto7412 сағат бұрын
@ I’ll pay $500 AF for IHG Diamond status, a higher 80,000 points Free Night Certificate, a $100 United Travel Bank credit, plus a $200 InterContinental Hotel credit. Cheers 🍻
@caribdude815113 сағат бұрын
Discover Q1 2025: Restaurants, Home Improvement Stores, and Select Streaming Services
@robertjarrell727613 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the first heads up! Glad they decided not to wait till mid month again.
@RJFinancial12 сағат бұрын
I love a good home improvement category
@dabear78222 сағат бұрын
any word on the freedom flex q1 for 2025?
@caribdude81512 сағат бұрын
@@dabear7822 not until December 15
@blacksuite113 сағат бұрын
I don't like the idea of using retinal and fingerprint scans to get through the security line.
@RJFinancial12 сағат бұрын
Fair, I don't think it'll be mandatory outside of Clear. Granted, I believe the Feds already have all this info on us. Should TSA incorporate it one day. Doubtful though
@newagain99647 сағат бұрын
@@RJFinancialTSA is supposed to ask u b4 they take pic when u pass thru, several times including today, they did not tho.
@kevinmoore952413 сағат бұрын
Joyful Sunday to you brother RJ. GOD Bless You.
@RJFinancial12 сағат бұрын
You as well brother
@evangibson802013 сағат бұрын
Based RJ
@lopezzepol114 сағат бұрын
Trump is going to commit to clearing Biden’s policies faster! He Bilt the BEST economy in US history!
@RJFinancial12 сағат бұрын
Wonder if he'll remove the portraits of him again
@RJFinancial14 сағат бұрын
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@D_Roadtrip_ProductionsКүн бұрын
interface and convenience are most important, since banks offer the same base products to park and spend your money!
@RJFinancial10 сағат бұрын
hard to find all around good UI these days. Some are improving but it seem either app is good or desktop. Both being good is hard it seems
@yurig2530Күн бұрын
21:00 Right now, I have 10 CCCs, but if I'll decide to downgrade my AA Executive, there will be another CCC.
@RJFinancialКүн бұрын
Legend
@WhatsThePoints12 күн бұрын
After watching Matt Clausen interview SpethCo on his hassles with USB brokerage, it sounds like Merrill would be a better bet because they often have a SUB and if I’m gonna roll over my vanguard IRA I could just invest everything in vanguard index fund ETFs. I’ve never had any personal BofA cards and am typically team travel but I’m a bit flush with points and looking to boost general cash back without having to open a ton of category cards I’ll probably keep the USBAR as long as they support it but I do have a lot of non mobile wallet spend
@daninja982 күн бұрын
It's pronounced "mow-mow" slang for momentum.
@jackjackson53382 күн бұрын
visa gift card to western union still work? serve and Walmart money order does not work
@billwright21762 күн бұрын
Won the popular vote but still under 50%.with third parties. His lack of morals and character makes me not like him. A better person with similar beliefs would provide larger support. He has serious flaws
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
All fair points
@jimmyjames64922 күн бұрын
Thanks grinding it out on Turkey Day 🦃🦃🦃 Thanks for the info + video!!!
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
No days off!
@jordan23ww2 күн бұрын
Great video, RJ! Enjoyed the topic a lot! Hopefully next time you apply for the Autograph Journey, you’ll get it! Wells Fargo can be disappointing and tricky at times. Them and US bank remind me of one another with their strict approval criteria!
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
Thank you sir. I'm thinking I should be good. Having chilled on apps since this summer till likely next spring. Plus getting the checking account and this current card some action
@jordan23ww2 күн бұрын
@ yes, I agree, you should be good!
@Aidan_Au3 күн бұрын
Yes, please make a video about Custom Cash Citi. Please make this thought piece a real video
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
It's on the list, stay tuned
@Aidan_Au3 күн бұрын
RJ would make a great Power Ranger Red in RPM. He would make a cute couple with the Yellow Ranger. What're your fav Rower Ranger series?
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
Weirdly enough, I loved the classic Blue Ranger as a young lad. In Space and Galaxy were peak for me as a kid. After those, I had aged out and onto Dragon Ball Z
@jeremymoore4503 күн бұрын
RJ, Respect brother for all the answers to the questions. Thanks for answering my question. Even though we talk all the time. Still love to put some questions down. You’re still my favorite KZbinr for credit cards and finance and banks. Hmm one of these days I am going to have to go to one of those KZbinrs meetup. I want to meet everyone that I watch.
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
You're too kind sir. Always appreciate it
@siumaka3 күн бұрын
Thanks for answering my question about BOA vs US Bank. I'm already vested with BOA, so it's unlikely I'll make a change unless US Bank goes even further. I'm not a fan of politics in credit card/financial videos (it's becoming harder to take a break from it) but you were asked the question and answered well. Respect. If you'd like to know more about how foreign aid benefits 🇺🇸, by reducing the need and cost to send our military to unstable regions, builds the markets of the future for US companies, creates more allies/friends in UN and other global platforms, and reflects America's generosity towards caring for the world's very poorest (victims of war, famine, natural disasters) for less than 1% of the federal budget and with bipartisan support, let me know. This is my day job. "Foreign aid" is a dirty word where I come from, so I'm used to having this conversation. Seems perfect for a Thanksgiving discussion topic. 😅 Cheers - Mark
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
I'm also at BOA. I did an ACATs transfer to USB and split my IRA down the middle, $100k for each side. Was easier than I had expected. Will do a video once I'm granted the status on USB side
@Doggieman11113 күн бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you enjoyed California
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
Same to you brother. It was a nice change up, cooler out than I expected but nice views of the mountains in the distance. Would do again
@davidwilliam94513 күн бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to all fellow degenerates!
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
Haha I love it. Same to you brother
@mrdisco993 күн бұрын
I respect your balanced political take. Glad to know product change can be a back door to multiple Custom Cash cards. My bonus clock for the Strata Premier is up next year so my plan will be to apply for another one and convert my current one to a second Custom Cash. Happy Thanksgiving!
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
That's the move, good luck with it and same to you sir
@Poseidonslair3 күн бұрын
@knosis Capital One has a 1/6 rule. They will not approve you for a second card until you have had the first one for six months. Unless that rule has changed, anyone know?
@thejokerspeaks3 күн бұрын
Broken BofA is going to lose bigly. 23 Billion exposed to China! You only win against China if you're smart, and US Bank is smart, they're very smart, let me tell you that. 4% on everything, nobody's ever seen anything like this before. They're calling it Smartly! US Bank is a real bank for Americans, and together we're going to make our banking powerful again!
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
I see what you did there
@jerrybancroft82753 күн бұрын
I'm still waiting for the Smartly Card in the mail, but not sure I can get it beyond 3%. The trading and IRA platform at US Bank is so antiquated. Not sure if I will even be able to maintain the current threshold after 5 months, because the CD rate I received at 4% won't be there. So, probably dropping back to 2.5% and going to pick up a Shoppers Advantage Card.
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
It took awhile to show up. They also send the paper work separate from the card for some odd reason. I'm using the IRA move. Not great but mostly Index funds, set and forget after the yearly contribution in January.
@jerrybancroft82752 күн бұрын
@@RJFinancial I still may do it. The annual fee on the IRA can be waived. But, I just haven't heard the greatest stuff on dividends and reinvestment on dividends. It was initially my plan to do that.
@evangibson80203 күн бұрын
Based RJ
@shawn.credit3 күн бұрын
Solid card if you can get approved for it. A lot of folks already have a few cards serving a similar purpose, I will throw the idea of the card around sometime in the future.
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
Smartly? I PC'd from the Cash + for it. Working my way up the 4x ladder now
@shawn.credit2 күн бұрын
@ Good to know I have the Altitude Go I will try to product change in time.
@knosis3 күн бұрын
Thanks for answering brother. I should have clarified that I got the keybank card ages ago and it was my only card for a while before I came across your keybank cc video and others in the credit card space. That's when I realized that it was a trash card and there were better ones out there. Anyways, thanks for the input, enjoy your holidays!
@johnny_ma3 күн бұрын
I do sales, people freak out when they come up for a sales job. Sales can be taught and it is exceptionally easy. Can make a lot more them non-sales folks
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
Well, I suck at selling cards so not sure I'd kill it. However, those who wrote loans seem to have the best understanding of the game. Be worth it for the knowledge reps
@snark_in_spades70813 күн бұрын
RJ’s quest is not complete until he has collected a Custom Cash for all 10 of the available categories.
@RJFinancial2 күн бұрын
Ha, that would be awesome to pull off. Citi would need more cards to PC from to make it easier
@mikegoodwin23862 күн бұрын
GOALS. I'd love to have 4 or 5 of them. I've frequently said that with a handful of Custom Cash cards, I could get rid of most of my other cards.
@Jonathan_Youngs3 күн бұрын
I cancelled my Unlimited Cash Rewards card and only kept my Customized Cash Rewards card and was able to move my 2K credit line on it over to the CCR
@robertjarrell72763 күн бұрын
Why has no one posted a Smartly card unboxing video?
@RJFinancial3 күн бұрын
I got mine earlier this week. I can show it on the Sunday show if you'd like. Didn't think I could get a full 8min out of taking a card out of an envelope
@Fonzy238903 күн бұрын
@@RJFinancialI say do the video but as a KZbin short aka 30 seconds or less
@robertjarrell72763 күн бұрын
@@RJFinancial Oh I agree they’re silly. But I do want to see if it’s really a premium metal card as advertised. Not that that would be the decider for me, I’m probably out because of FTF. That’s so shortsighted…
@lopezzepol13 күн бұрын
RJ with a thoughtful response to my question AND grinding on thanksgiving? Dude u r da man!
@RJFinancial3 күн бұрын
No days off here. It's a good question, I'm sure it'll still find away to upset a few folks. Yet, they know the rules... we don't dodge questions so long as they won't get it demonetized.
@kaymicah53093 күн бұрын
I was going to comment on your take on this but I’m not going to. Its just not worth it.
@lopezzepol13 күн бұрын
@@kaymicah5309 comment on it! As much of a trump fan as I am, worth seeing other perspectives
@RJFinancial3 күн бұрын
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